Core Values
As a member of the MDS-Rely Center, your organization gains unique access to world-class research, state-of-the-art facilities, and highly skilled talent from Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh. Through the Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC) model, members are empowered to shape the direction of research and collaborate on projects that directly align with their business needs and strategic goals.
Cutting-Edge Research and Cost-Effective Innovation
- Gain early access to innovative research and emerging technologies from Case Western and Pitt.
- Select research projects to align with your industry’s needs and challenges.
- Benefit from pooled research funding and NSF cost-sharing for cost-effective R&D
Networking and Industry Collaboration
- Connect with a cross-disciplinary network of industry partners, government labs, and academic researchers.
- Build strategic relationships through regular meetings, project discussions, and seminars with potential collaborators and customers.
Collaboration and Talent Recruitment
- Collaborate with leading professors, researchers, and students from Case Western and Pitt.
- Hire top undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students for internships, co-ops, and full-time positions, ensuring a steady pipeline of highly skilled talent.
High ROI
- Benefit from membership fees without indirect costs.
- Stay competitive by adopting breakthrough innovations from academic research.
- Achieve a high return on investment (ROI) through direct access to research and accelerated product development.
Intellectual Property and Faster Commercialization
- Access shared IP with non-exclusive, royalty-free licenses to reduce development costs.
- Collaborate on joint IP development to accelerate innovation and product commercialization.
Access to Facilities and Software
- Use advanced university facilities, minimizing the need for costly in-house equipment.
- Access state-of-the-art tools for research in materials science, manufacturing, and data science.
- Utilize robust, tested software and sample datasets.